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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L49 TEUMOT history

L49 TEU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 14,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L49 TEU green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
14,671 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L49 TEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L49 TEU was last recorded at 14,671 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2011: 160,007 miles, lower than 160,009 miles on 22 Jan 2011.
  • 17 Jan 2013: 2,433 miles, lower than 160,009 miles on 24 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
14,291 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,671 miles
  • 2025 – 14,291 miles
  • 2023 – 13,818 miles
  • 2022 – 13,245 miles
  • 2021 – 12,858 miles
  • 2020 – 12,025 miles
  • 2019 – 11,554 miles
  • 2018 – 10,990 miles
  • 2017 – 9,952 miles
  • 2016 – 8,693 miles
  • 2015 – 7,116 miles
  • 2014 – 4,959 miles
  • 2013 – 2,433 miles
  • 2012 – 160,009 miles
  • 2011 – 160,007 miles
  • 2010 – 160,009 miles
  • 2008 – 160,002 miles
  • 2007 – 160,000 miles
  • 2006 – 160,000 miles
  • 2005 – 160,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,671 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Propshaft universal joint worn prop shaft rear joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,671 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    14,671 miles
    Test number
    561476890349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass14,291 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    14,291 miles
    Test number
    980675833735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass13,818 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    13,818 miles
    Test number
    659462988757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass13,245 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    13,245 miles
    Test number
    304081707903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass12,858 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    12,858 miles
    Test number
    954809670473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,025 miles (+471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    12,025 miles
    Test number
    993442118531
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass11,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    11,554 miles
    Test number
    838060558825
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Fail11,554 miles (+564)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,554 miles
    Test number
    105933806032
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass10,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    10,990 miles
    Test number
    177423802855
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn prop shaft rear joint

  10. Fail10,990 miles (+1,038)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,990 miles
    Test number
    667521139626
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn prop shaft rear joint

  11. Pass9,952 miles (+1,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    9,952 miles
    Test number
    643116573310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass8,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    8,693 miles
    Test number
    689569193985
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail8,693 miles (+1,577)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,693 miles
    Test number
    240203556731
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross beam (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass7,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    7,116 miles
    Test number
    545454815087
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail7,116 miles (+2,157)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,116 miles
    Test number
    665294915069
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass4,959 miles (+2,526)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    4,959 miles
    Test number
    159815114481
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass2,433 miles (-157,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    2,433 miles
    Test number
    917237813050
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  18. Pass160,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    160,009 miles
    Test number
    488384122088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail160,009 miles (+2)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,009 miles
    Test number
    767424222046
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  20. Pass160,007 miles (-2)5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    160,007 miles
    Test number
    289839021011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc pitted
    • NoteNearside front swival leaking
    • NoteNearside rear brakes slightly binding
    • NoteOffside front brake disc pitted
    • NoteOffside front swival leaking
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail160,009 miles6 failures5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,009 miles
    Test number
    519282421099
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc pitted
    • NoteNearside front swival leaking
    • NoteNearside rear brakes slightly binding
    • NoteOffside front brake disc pitted
    • NoteOffside front swival leaking
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass160,009 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    160,009 miles
    Test number
    550081410019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S Mirror missing
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail160,009 miles (+7)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,009 miles
    Test number
    804455700052
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S Mirror missing
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass160,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    160,002 miles
    Test number
    620263358382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail160,002 miles (+2)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,002 miles
    Test number
    223866248395
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass160,000 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    160,000 miles
    Test number
    201570737310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail160,000 miles5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,000 miles
    Test number
    612861827373
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass160,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    160,000 miles
    Test number
    393848366293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass160,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    160,000 miles
    Test number
    372341075402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L49 TEU

Does L49 TEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L49 TEU is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L49 TEU?
The MOT on L49 TEU is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L49 TEU done?
L49 TEU was recorded at 14,671 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026.
Has L49 TEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L49 TEU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L49 TEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L49 TEU find?
L49 TEU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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